PSYCHOLOGY-RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY MATRIX 253

Question For each of the tests of reliability and validity listed on the matrix, prepare a 50- to 100-word description of the test’s application. Describe what conditions these reliability types would be used for as well as when they would be inappropriate. Then, for each test, prepare a 50- to 100-word description of the strengths and a 50- to 100-word description of the weaknesses. Test of reliability Application and appropriateness Advantages Disadvantages Internal consistency Split-half Test or retest Parallel and alternate forms Test of validity Application and appropriateness Strengths Weaknesses Face validity Content validity Criterion related Construct